It takes hard work to be a bichota, but it also takes a lot of heart.
Colombian pop star Karol G, aka La Bichota ("the big boss" in Spanish), has become a dominating force in Latin music since her 2017 debut. Armed with an arsenal of reggaeton grooves and relatable lyrics, the singer born Carolina Giraldo Navarro conquered the charts and endeared herself to legions of fans with her sonic confessionals of love and self-empowerment.
This white-hot momentum culminated in Karol's Mañana Será Bonito Tour, a global trek that saw her become the first female Latin artist to embark on a stadium tour. The 34-year-old chronicles the grit and glory of this career benchmark, as well as her journey to the top, in the Netflix documentary "Karol G: Tomorrow Was Beautiful" (streaming now).
"There are a lot of ups and downs, and I was like, 'Oh my God, I am a leader,' and I don't know if it's good to show those moments that I wasn't really good or doubting myself," Karol tells USA TODAY. "But for me, it's really important to show the process because a lot of the time, people are waiting for motivation or some inspiration for them to feel like, 'I'm on the path. Everything is going to be OK.'"
Despite her unflappable stage persona, it was important for Karol to shed the "social media glitter" of celebrity for candid discussions of mental health, predatory grooming and the demands of the entertainment industry, says director Cristina Costantini.
